Frequently Asked Questions
VantagePoint, Smart Charts, and XML Smart Data Exchange
XML Smart Data Exchange is a simple, flexible XML format for transfering data between software tools. The first two tools to use this new format are VantagePoint and Smart Charts from BizInt Solutions. This article outlines the procedure to move data between these two tools.
How to import PatBase® data into VantagePoint
Browse through these screen images for an overview of how to import and use PatBase data in VantagePoint.
Deactivating your VantagePoint Registration Code and moving your VP license from one computer to another
Your Registration Code is your key to unlock VantagePoint. Sometimes you may need to change computers and move VantagePoint to a new computer. In this case, you must deactivate the Registration Code on the old computer before it can be used on the new computer. Or, if your computer will be reformatted or upgraded to a new operating system, you must first deactivate the Registration Code or you won't be able to use it again.
What is my version of Windows?
Click this link to open a Microsoft web page that explains how to determine which Windows operating system you are running:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13443/windows-which-operating-system
How to import TotalPatent® data into VantagePoint
Browse through these screen images for an overview of how to import and use TotalPatent data in VantagePoint.
Frequently Asked Questions about upgrading to VantagePoint 14
- Can I run VantagePoint v14?
- How do I upgrade?
- Can VPv14 read my VPT files created with VP2020? (short answer - 'yes')
- Can the earlier version, VP2020 (and the VP2020 Reader,) view files created with VPv14 or later? (short answer - 'no')
- Can I have VPv14 and VP2020 installed at the same time? (short answer - 'no')
- If we don't update right now, how long will you support the older versions?